Sewa International to host fundraising gala featuring Broadway-style musical for India’s Independence Day

By: Dr. Avi Verma

Sewa International is set to host a special fundraising event on August 23rd to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. The gala, featuring the Broadway-style musical “Yeh Jo Des Hai Mera,” will take place at Yellow Box, Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the Sponsor A Child (SAC) program, which supports the education of underprivileged children across India.

Founded in 2003, Sewa International is a global nonprofit organization operating in over 20 countries. The organization focuses on disaster relief, education, healthcare, and community development, driven by the ethos of selfless service. Through its dedicated volunteers, Sewa International seeks to uplift underserved populations and provide sustainable development solutions.

The evening’s highlight will be “Yeh Jo Des Hai Mera,” a musical directed by Milind Oak with narration by Nachiket Devasthali. The performance will celebrate India’s cultural heritage and spotlight the SAC program, which provides educational opportunities to orphans and children from low-income families throughout India.

Deepti Desai, Coordinator of the Chicago Chapter, emphasized the significance of the event, “We need community support now more than ever to aid in the education and development of underprivileged children. This event is a crucial part of our mission to create positive change through selfless service.”

Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets, sponsor the event, or directly sponsor a child. For more information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Sewa International’s Chicago Chapter at sewachicago@sewausa.org.

The gala promises a night of cultural celebration and community engagement, with the goal of making a substantial impact on the lives of children in need